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    2018 Camry Compared to Mazda6

    Back to topic...I found the following article on reliability interesting. https://www.whatcar.com/news/reliability-survey/
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    Perspective Owner of 2009 Mazda6 S Grand Touring Needs Nav Help

    Oh, man! You're post seems like mine. No one around and answering my own questions.
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    Pics of GTs at night?

    Looks like a big happy front end. Nice! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    Mazda 6 sales baffles me..what's wrong?

    And here's another post from Mazda6club.com... Again, nothing baffling about Mazda being small, that's what they want, apparently. Mazda wants to become a "niche company" . . ...
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    Mazda 6 sales baffles me..what's wrong?

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/dalebuss/2017/07/11/mazda-goes-its-own-way-to-gain-traction-as-small-player-in-changing-u-s-market/amp/#ampshare=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dalebuss/2017/07/11/mazda-goes-its-own-way-to-gain-traction-as-small-player-in-changing-u-s-market/...
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    Mazda 6 sales baffles me..what's wrong?

    That'd be the simply answer for sure. I can get verbose. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    Mazda 6 sales baffles me..what's wrong?

    Here's the definition of niche; denoting or relating to products, services, or interests that appeal to a small, specialized section of the population. The main population gravitates toward the cliche "reliable or tried and true" brands like Toyota and Honda. They'll run forever, is what they...
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    Mazda 6 sales baffles me..what's wrong?

    I'm late to the conversation, but I was one of those affected by the got-damned ridiculous Ford engineering of the 2nd Gen 3.7 engine. Water pump blew and ran me $3,700 to fix...to replace a $250 part because the whole engine has to come out. And it wasn't just the 6 that had this problem. Ford...
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    Do You Love Your Mazda? Ditch That 0W-20 Oil!!!

    5w30 instead of 5w20? Because I've got a dozen clattering teeth chattering away under the hood of my 3.7l. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    2018 Camry Compared to Mazda6

    Oh! That V6 jab! I have a 6s V6 and would love for Mazda to offer it again. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
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    New to Mazda's, interested in the 6 ...

    I'm in a 2nd Gen 6s GT that recently went in for recall work. They loaned me a '16 6 GT 6 speed manual and it was definitely lacking in power. I was glad to give it back. 2nd Gen 6 was/is no torque powerhouse by any means, but 2nd and 3rd gets you moving without a whole lot of effort. I do have...
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    3.0 Heads (FREEZE PLUGS???)

    Post to Mazda6Club and 6Crew forums. There are a few people there still running the 1st Gen 6 with 3.0. I'm sure they can help. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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    3.0 Heads (FREEZE PLUGS???)

    Advancedautoparts.com I did a generic search on a '07 Mazda 6s 3.0L and they have a few options. I've never shopped at their store but the ship. Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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    3.0 Heads (FREEZE PLUGS???)

    Try posting on Mazda6Club and 6Crew. Only advice I can offer is that dealer will always opt for replacing parts instead of fixing. That said, there is a whole aftermarket industry that supports rebuilding engines and components. I'm certain there has to be aftermarket freeze plugs availble...
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    Possible Key Ignition?

    Never happened on my 6, but I have a Ford Focus that had sone pretty serious power issues and craziness like you're describing. My headlight would turn on and off while driving, radio powere would go on and off on its own, etc. Turned out to be my main power cables had an issue. I recommend...
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    Looking to replace rotors brake pad wheel hubs with bearings

    I've been partial to Centric brakes anf rotors if I'm considering aftermarket. Hubs, bearings, and stuff, I'd first consider OEM, then maybe Timken or Moog in no particular order. Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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    2nd Gen 6 - Consistent Warm Air through Vents

    I've searched and found some scattered posts across a couple 6 forums about warm air always coming through vents when air controls are set to pull air from outside. Some have reported that the issue was related to a bad air control hardware, or simply that the vents are so close to the hot...
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    2010 M6 GT radio issue

    Sounds (no pun intended) like a loose connection. Have you tried opening up dashboard and check connections? Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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    Dreaded Navigation Error Message

    I've got another post out there on intermittent idle drop. You don't happen to have any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G925P using Tapatalk
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    Dreaded Navigation Error Message

    Alls I hear around here are chirp chirps. Anywho. I resolved my issue in case anyone around has the same problem. Here's more detail. The navi had an update disc installed when I bought the car and not the original Mazda navi dvd disc. The battery had been disconnected for two weeks, which I...
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